Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

We buried a hero today. DW it was a privilege to know you. We honored you today for your service. Your law enforcement family will always be with your family, we will watch over them as you watch over us. REST IN PEACE BROTHER !

Deputy Marc Ayers
Broome Co. Sheriffs Office

April 4, 2014

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. My condolences to your family, friends and coworkers of the Johnson City Police Department. May you rest in peace.

Ptlm. William F. Shields
Federal Reserve Police/Philadelphia - Retired/Haverford Police

April 4, 2014

To the family, friends and co-workers of Officer David Smith-I offer my sincere and heartfelt condolences to all of you experiencing the deep sorrow caused by the loss of your loved one. Law enforcement is filled with risk and danger. Your loved one will be forever remembered and honored in our profession.

Sgt. Scott Bodah
Syracuse, New York Police Department

April 4, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, and your fellow officers.

Bryce Stevenson
Son of fallen Ceres Police Sergeant Howard Stevenson, EOW 01/09/05

April 4, 2014

Rest in Peace Brother

Captain Steve Yancey
Forest Hill Police Department, TX

April 4, 2014

Rest in peace my brother in blue. Evil will never prosper as long as brave men such as yourself stand for good.

I hope in time your family and agency find peace in your passing.

"Blessed are the Peacemakers for they shall be called Sons of God." Matthew 5:9

Police Officer II D. Vaquero
San Diego Police Department

April 4, 2014

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE OFFICER SMITH. REST IN PEACE.

Chief Jonathan R. Walker
Antwerp Village Police, New York

April 4, 2014

I'm not a law enforcement officer but my dad is and I know how dangerous this job is. It makes me furious when I hear **** the police because half the people that say that don't have the guts that a police officer does. I'm very sad to see we lost another hero. God bless the family of this man

none
related to police officers

April 3, 2014

Police Officer Dave Smith rest in peace you are
now a member of an elite group The Thin Blue Line
of Heroes. There is no greater sacrifice that one can give
for his fellow man. To the Family I salute your lost loved one,
and pray for you during the days to come. Dave will be in
the company of heroes forevermore.

The Thin Blue Line of the Fallen are Standing at attention
in their class “A“ uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass,
They are your brothers and sisters of Law Enforcement.
All of whom have previously paid the ultimate price.
Today, like many others,they welcome you to this hallowed place.
As you march down the Thin Blue Line of the Fallen, all eyes are
focused on you as if to say it will be ok you’re with your eternal
partners. A salute follows and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well. Now come join the ranks, another member
of The Thin Blue Line has come home.



Your Brother in Law enforcement

Dr. stan phillips Usa Ret, Ms, Bs
Walnut Grove Ms Police, Lt. retired

April 3, 2014

A true hero.

Retired CHP
CHP

April 3, 2014

For Officer David W. Smith:

Law-officers throughout the US are dispatched to conflicts at homes and businesses each day with the expectation that matters will be settled peaceably and without unnecessary arrest, if possible. Each of these incidents has the potential for sudden attack on the responding officer. Incidents such as this one, involving our brother Dave, clearly sends the message that no law-officer is safe from an attack resulting in death or serious injury. We regret that Dave would be the next law-officer to die a the hands of a vicious killer. We are thankful for the response of his fellow law-officer and his success at not becoming a second victim. We will back-up our fellow law-officers always - and forever.
We pray for Dave's family, friends, co-workers and all who care about him. May they be ready to reach-out to one anther in the days ahead.
We are proud to render Officer David L. Smith, a soldier-of-the-law, a final salute.

Cpl. Ralph D. Fiorenza (Ret.)
Pennsylvania State Police

April 3, 2014

Christian, Andrew, and family I pray that God will comfort you during this very difficult time. DW my brother in blue you will never be forgotten. God let me share some incredible times with you. From the trips to the Police Memorial in Washington, DC to the games in Buffalo and beyond. While we will never be able to share another golf outing or midnight at the Oasis those times will never be forgotten. Rest in peace my friend.

Capt. "Chaos"
JCPD - Retired

April 3, 2014

GOD Bless you brother. May your family find peace knowing you did your job with courage, and will be waiting for them in a better place.

Ofc. G
CPD

April 3, 2014

Gob Bless and Thank you for your service.

Special Agent
Homeland Security Investigations

April 3, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with the family of David Smith. For the rest of the officers patrolling the Southern Tier, continue to be safe. Retired NYPD/Oneonta PD Officer Tony D'Agostino

Officer D'Agostino
Colorado Springs Police Department

April 3, 2014

Officer Smith thank you for your dedicated service to law enforcement. Your bravery in the face of danger will not be forgotten. Deepest sympathy and prayers to family and friends. Rest in peace.

Sgt J Walter
Richmond PD Virginia

April 3, 2014

RIP brother David.

May God bless and be with your family, co-workers and friends at this very difficult time.

Det. Bevenour
Gettysburg Police Department

April 3, 2014

Rest in eternal peace, Officer Smith, for we have the watch now. Your family and your brothers and sisters in uniform, our brothers and sisters, too, are in our thoughts and prayers. May they find comfort in remembrances of your dedication and service.

Deputy Warden Patricia Powers
Philadelphia Prison System

April 2, 2014

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

April 2, 2014

My thanks to the officer who ended the killing spree which that murderer seemed intent on. That officer may have saved many lives by his actions.

Officer Smith, you didn't even have a chance but your 18 1/2 years of service to the people of Johnson City is something your family can be proud of. It's no consolation but knowing how many people you helped be it in large way or as simple as giving directions should bring some comfort to those you have left behind.

You have physically been tragically and needlessly ripped from those who know and love you best, so long as they keep you in their hearts and minds, you will never truly be gone.

God Bless and may you forever, Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

April 2, 2014

I feel how weak and fruitless must be any word of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I cannot refrain from tendering you the consolation that may be found in the thanks of the Republic they died to save. I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.


Yours, very sincerely and respectfully,


Abraham Lincoln

Sgt. E. Kemmer #142
Nevada Highway Patrol

April 2, 2014

Officer Smith,

Rest well in the arms of the Lord.

To Your Family,

Feel His presence as God answers the prayers of many who have fallen to their knees on your behalf. Since the day of my son's death, I have carried every law enforcement officer and their family in my heart.

Every morning I go to my knees. During that time I pray, “Lord, Be with all law enforcement officers. Keep them safe and free from harm. They are your soldiers on the front line of the battle against evil. If one should fall this day - wrap their family in your loving arms. Surround them with Your angels, family and loving, caring people to comfort them. Ease their pain. Help them to mourn well. In Jesus' name, Amen”

I have lifted you and your family to God every morning for the past three years. Feel those prayers. God is with you, He knows and will ease your pain.

Pamela Hotsinpiller
Mother of
Deputy United States Marshal
Derek W. Hotsinpiller
EOW 2-16-2011

April 2, 2014

We as a family are greatly saddened because of your loss and wish to extend our deepest condolences. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Sgt. Cory Wride Family
Utah County Sheriffs Office

April 2, 2014

Officer Smith, thank you brother for your service and sacrifice. May God bless the family and other officers this hero leaves behind. Rest well brother.

Deputy
TN

April 2, 2014

God Bless Officer David W. Smith. Rest in peace. Thank you for your many years of service. We have it from here. You will never me forgotten!

Deputy Robert Stapleton
Broome County Sheriff's Office

April 2, 2014